Book Ads in Punya Nagari — Mumbai & Pune's ABC-Certified Marathi Daily
Punya Nagari is an ABC-certified, multi-edition Marathi daily published from Mumbai and Pune, reaching readers across 16 editions in Maharashtra. Matrimonial, property, recruitment, obituary, public notice and local business ads. Malik Advertising books all ad formats with same-day confirmation and discounted publisher rates.
Launched in 1999 by Muralidhar Shingote and published by the Punya Nagari Newsgroup, growing into one of Maharashtra's widely-distributed multi-edition Marathi dailies.
Headquartered in Mumbai with a major edition from Pune, anchoring Punya Nagari's presence in Maharashtra's two largest metropolitan markets.
Circulation figures are audited and ABC-certified each period, giving advertisers verified reach data rather than self-reported publisher numbers.
Printed from 16 cities across Maharashtra — from Mumbai and Pune to Nagpur, Nashik and Kolhapur — each with local classified sections.
What Is Punya Nagari?
Punya Nagari is a Marathi-language daily newspaper founded in 1999 by Muralidhar Shingote and published by the Punya Nagari Newsgroup. Headquartered in Mumbai with a major edition from Pune, it has grown into one of Maharashtra's widely-distributed, ABC-certified multi-edition Marathi dailies, printing from 16 cities across the state.
For advertisers, Punya Nagari delivers genuine multi-city Marathi reach across Maharashtra's key markets — Mumbai and Pune's metropolitan readership, Nashik and Nagpur's regional centres, and community-strong markets like Kolhapur, Aurangabad, Solapur and Nanded — making it an effective platform for matrimonial alliances, property listings, recruitment notices, obituary announcements and local business classifieds.
Malik Advertising books every ad format in Punya Nagari — classified text, classified display, and full display — across any single edition or a combined multi-city release, at rates discounted below the publisher's standard tariff.
💡 Key Fact: Punya Nagari's circulation is ABC-certified and audited each period — ask us for the latest certified figure for your chosen edition when you book. For wider Maharashtra or bilingual reach, we often pair your booking with Lokmat or a national daily. Book a combined Maharashtra package →
Punya Nagari Circulation by City
Punya Nagari is a Maharashtra-wide newspaper, printing 2.45 Lakh+ (245,000+) copies a day across the state. Since its reach sits within a single state, here is the approximate daily circulation by major edition city:
Figures above show approximate daily circulation for each edition city and together total Punya Nagari's 2.45 Lakh+ (245,000+) daily circulation. They are compiled from ABC-audited data and publisher rate cards, and are revised periodically — we confirm the latest ABC-certified figure when you book.
Punya Nagari Editions We Book Ads In
Choose a single city edition for targeted reach, or release across multiple editions for wider Maharashtra coverage. Below are 8 of Punya Nagari's 16 editions.
- MMR: Mumbai city, Mumbai suburban, Navi Mumbai & the Thane belt
- Pune region: Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad & surrounding Pune district
- Nashik belt: Nashik city, Malegaon, Manmad & Niphad
- Vidarbha belt: Nagpur city, Wardha & the surrounding Vidarbha region
- Marathwada belt: Nanded city, Hingoli & the Godavari-belt districts
- South Maharashtra: Kolhapur city, Ichalkaranji & the sugar-belt districts
- Marathwada industrial belt: Aurangabad city & surrounding industrial zone
- South Maharashtra trade belt: Solapur city & surrounding districts
+ 8 more editions we book, including Ahmednagar, Thane, Dhule, Jalgaon, Latur, Akola, Amravati and Satara. View all city editions →
Ad Categories in Punya Nagari
Punya Nagari runs dedicated classified columns for every major ad category across its 16 Maharashtra editions.
Best Days to Advertise in Punya Nagari
Choose your Punya Nagari publication date to reach Maharashtra's community, property-seeker and job-seeker readership at the right moment.
| Ad Category | Best Day | Section / Focus | Booking Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matrimonial | Sunday ⭐ | Sunday Classified Supplement | Friday, 4:00 PM |
| Property / Real Estate | Saturday & Sunday | Weekend Property Classifieds | Thursday, 5:00 PM |
| Recruitment | Wednesday & Thursday | Mid-week Classifieds | Day prior, 2:00 PM |
| Public / Legal Notice | Any Weekday ⭐ | Main Newspaper | 1 Day Prior, 12:00 PM |
💡 Pro Tip: Sunday is the most-read edition for Marathi community matrimonial classifieds across all 16 Punya Nagari editions. Property ads perform best over the weekend when Mumbai and Pune's property-seekers are actively browsing, while public and legal notices can run on any weekday with a one-day booking lead.
Punya Nagari vs. Other Marathi Dailies
All three are Marathi newspapers covering Maharashtra. Here's how they compare for advertisers.
| Newspaper | Language | Best For | Reach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Punya NagariThis Page | Marathi | ABC-certified multi-edition daily with strong reach across Mumbai, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur and 12 more Maharashtra editions — effective for matrimonial, property and local business classifieds where verified, audited circulation matters | 16 editions across Maharashtra — 2.45 Lakh+ daily circulation |
| Lokmat | Marathi | Maharashtra's largest Marathi daily by circulation — widest statewide reach for mass consumer and matrimonial advertising; most effective when maximum Marathi demographic reach is the priority | Multi-edition — Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik & more; one of India's highest-circulated regional dailies |
| Loksatta | Marathi | Known for editorial depth and readership among urban, educated Marathi professionals — effective for corporate, education and premium display advertising | Multi-edition across Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur & Maharashtra's major cities |
For ABC-certified, verified multi-edition Maharashtra reach, Punya Nagari is a strong choice. For maximum statewide Marathi circulation, add Lokmat. Get a Combined Rate →
Punya Nagari — Key Facts for Advertisers
Founded in 1999 by Muralidhar Shingote and published by the Punya Nagari Newsgroup — headquartered in Mumbai with a major edition from Pune.
Circulation figures are audited and ABC-certified each period, giving advertisers verified reach data rather than unaudited publisher claims.
Reaches Maharashtra's Marathi-speaking households across metro, semi-urban and regional markets — from Mumbai's financial district to Vidarbha and Marathwada's agricultural belts.
- Classified Text — standard per-word ad
- Classified Display — boxed ad with border
- Display — colour ads with images
Published exclusively in Marathi (Devanagari script). For Hindi or English reach in the same Maharashtra markets, we route bookings to sister-market dailies or a national daily.
Standard weekday classifieds require booking by early afternoon the day prior; the Sunday matrimonial supplement requires booking by Friday 4 PM.
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